How are iron and steel used in architecture and urban planning?
• What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of each of these materials?
- Advantages and disadvantages of Iron and Steel: · Iron: Advantages: Molds to any shape Strong in compression Disadvantages: Heavy. Expensive. Breaks without warning.
· Steel: Advantages: One of the strongest materials use in construction. Strong in compression and tension. Disadvantages: Expensive. Heavy. Loses strength in high temperatures.
• What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of each of these materials?
- Advantages and disadvantages of Iron and Steel:
· Iron:
Advantages:
Molds to any shape
Strong in compression
Disadvantages:
Heavy.
Expensive.
Breaks without warning.
· Steel:
Advantages:
One of the strongest materials use in construction.
Strong in compression and tension.
Disadvantages:
Expensive.
Heavy.
Loses strength in high temperatures.